Rigatoni Portofino

Rigatoni Portofino photo
Serves 4.
RichardRichard Buckley

ingredients

  • 1 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 10 fresh parsley leaves
  • Coarse salt
  • 1 1/4 cups olive oil
  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
  • 8 ounces onions, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 1 pound rigatoni

directions

  • 1

    Place pine nuts, Parmesan, parsley, pinch of salt, and 1 cup olive oil in the work bowl of a food processor; pulse until combined. Add basil, and continue to pulse until mixture is smooth; set aside.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook, according to package directions. Drain pasta; set aside.

  • 3

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain pasta; set aside.

  • 4

    Puree tomato mixture through a food mill into the pasta pot. Place pot over low heat and add pesto. Add pasta, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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